General Associate – Subject Matter Expert (SME) Facilitators & Workshop Instructors

EDUCATION: As required in the comparable Exempt Status Job Classification.

EXPERIENCE: As required in the comparable Exempt Status Job Classification.

OTHER:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

OTHER:

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

As required in the comparable Exempt Status Job Classification.

UMES seeks industry practitioners and experienced educators to design, lead, and deliver targeted workforce training, specialized workshops, intensive bootcamps, and non-credit professional study programs.

Subject Matter Expert (SME) Instructors bring real-world practice directly into the classroom, equipping adult learners, career switchers, and upskilling professionals with market-relevant skills. Offerings are delivered in flexible formats, including face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online modalities.

Salary Range: $50.00 – $125.00 per hour (commensurate with experience, subject matter discipline, professional licensure, and instruction modality). Instructional pay may be structured as a flat per-class stipend or an hourly rate based on class duration and preparation requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Applied Instruction & Facilitation: Deliver short-term workshops, accelerated bootcamps, and specialized professional certificate courses in face-to-face, hybrid, or online learning environments.
• Instructional Content & Course Design: Translate industry expertise, professional standards, and industry licensure requirements into practical, high-impact learning modules, practical exercises, and real-world case studies.
• Practitioner Engagement: Mentor adult learners and working professionals, offering practical insights, actionable feedback, and industry perspectives to bridge theoretical knowledge and professional application.
• Educational Technology: Effectively leverage the University’s Learning Management System (LMS) and digital tools to distribute course materials, track learner progress, and facilitate discussions or virtual sessions.
• Workforce Alignment: Collaborate with academic leadership and industry partners to ensure curriculum content remains aligned with current market demands and certification standards.

• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at desk.
• May require lifting.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

• Active, recognized professional licensure or industry certifications (e.g., CFP®, CPA, PE, PMP, CCM, or discipline-equivalent credentials).
• An earned Doctorate in a related field.
• Prior experience delivering corporate training, professional development seminars, bootcamps, or higher education courses.
• Demonstrated experience with online or hybrid instructional tools (e.g., Canvas, Zoom).
• Experience with applied learning methods, including project-based learning, lab demonstrations, simulations, or case-study facilitation.

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.